New Castle County Markers

WASHINGTON’S RECONNAISANCE

Generals Washington, Greene and Lafayette came to Iron Hill, August 26, 1777, in hope of viewing British Army then landing along the Elk River. Only a few tents could be seen. A heavy storm coming up, they spent the night in a nearby farm house.

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LOCATION: South of Newark. Old Baltimore Pike, one mile west of Cooch’s Bridge.